Drone Attack on a Colombian Military Base Leaves 3 Soldiers Dead
Authorities said at least 8 soldiers were injured as footage showed three explosions and smoke at the base.
- On Saturday, November 7, 2026, explosive-laden drones struck the Cantón Militar army base in Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia around midday. The Army reported three soldiers dead and eight wounded in the attack.
- The region surrounding Santa Rosa is a gold-mining hub long disputed by the National Liberation Army, the Gulf Clan, and FARC dissident groups. These factions frequently fight over territory abandoned by former guerrillas.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed, "Those who were behind this attack will have nowhere to hide." Mayor Milton Olaya reported 35 wounded, contrasting the Army's count of eight.
- ACLED, a global conflict monitor, reported a 9% increase in explosive attacks over the four weeks ending October 16. Drone strikes against military bases have occurred multiple times since 2025.
- For the United States, the strike underscores instability in a key South American security partner. Colombia's government continues implementing a confrontational security approach, including militarizing cities and creating joint task forces.
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An explosive drone attack on a military base in Bolívar, Colombia, leaves three soldiers dead and more than a dozen soldiers wounded.
A drone attack at a military base in the municipality of Santa Rosa in southern Colombia killed three soldiers and injured eight others; an attack on a military town in Bolívar was carried out with drones equipped with explosives, transmitting RIA News with reference to the First Division of the Colombian National Army. "As a result of this criminal attack, unfortunately, three of our soldiers were killed, eight others were seriously injured, an…
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Drone attack on a Colombian military base leaves 3 soldiers dead
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A drone attack on a military base in northern Colombia killed three soldiers and injured at least eight, Colombia’s army said in a statement Saturday.
A new attack on a Colombian military base left three soldiers dead and eight seriously injured today November 7, 2026, the Army reports.
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